# DLP leads Roseau North by-election poll with 67.6% ahead of Dominica's September 7 vote

Only Polls survey shows Dominica Labour Party leading Roseau North by-election with 67.6% support ahead of September 7, 2026 vote.

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An Only Polls online survey in Dominica's Roseau North constituency recorded 142 responses, with 96 supporting the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) and 46 backing the United Workers Party (UWP), giving the DLP about 67.6% support versus 32.4% for the UWP. [^1]

The United Progressive Party (UPP), led by Joshua Francis, endorsed United Workers Party (UWP) candidate Daniel 'Danny' Lugay for the Roseau North by-election on September 7, 2026. [^2]

A DLP public meeting was held at Yampiece on September 1, 2026, where McDougall spoke about economic empowerment and opportunities for residents, particularly young people, and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged residents to support the DLP candidate. [^3]

DLP candidate Ashma McDougall launched her campaign at Lindo Park in Goodwill in June 2026, presenting proposals on youth development, entrepreneurship, employment opportunities, and community improvement in Roseau North. [^4]

Dominica's Electoral Office officially confirmed that the September 7, 2026 Roseau North by-election will be a three-way race among DLP candidate Ashma McDougall, UWP candidate Daniel Andrew “Danny” Lugay, and independent candidate Sherman “Donty” Boston. [^5]

The UPP stated that its endorsement reflects a wider push for cooperation among opposition forces to challenge the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) at the polls. [^6]

The by-election vacancy arose after Hon. Miriam Blanchard resigned as Parliamentary Representative for Roseau North on June 12, 2026. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. An Only Polls online survey in Dominica's Roseau North constituency recorded 142 responses, with 96 supporting the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) and 46 backing the United Workers Party (UWP), giving the DLP about 67.6% support versus 32.4% for the UWP. (WIC News, News)
2. The United Progressive Party (UPP), led by Joshua Francis, endorsed United Workers Party (UWP) candidate Daniel 'Danny' Lugay for the Roseau North by-election on September 7, 2026. (Dominica News Online, News)
3. A DLP public meeting was held at Yampiece on September 1, 2026, where McDougall spoke about economic empowerment and opportunities for residents, particularly young people, and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged residents to support the DLP candidate. (WIC News, News)
4. DLP candidate Ashma McDougall launched her campaign at Lindo Park in Goodwill in June 2026, presenting proposals on youth development, entrepreneurship, employment opportunities, and community improvement in Roseau North. (WIC News, News)
5. Dominica's Electoral Office officially confirmed that the September 7, 2026 Roseau North by-election will be a three-way race among DLP candidate Ashma McDougall, UWP candidate Daniel Andrew “Danny” Lugay, and independent candidate Sherman “Donty” Boston. (WIC News, News)
6. The UPP stated that its endorsement reflects a wider push for cooperation among opposition forces to challenge the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) at the polls. (Dominica News Online, News)
7. The by-election vacancy arose after Hon. Miriam Blanchard resigned as Parliamentary Representative for Roseau North on June 12, 2026. (Dominica News Online, News)

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